nougat
nounUK /ˈnuː.ɡɑː/
US /ˈnuː.ɡɑː/
Nougat is a soft, sweet candy made with sugar, honey, and nuts.
She bought a box of chocolate-covered nougat at the candy shop.
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2. A chewy or brittle confection made from sugar and honey mixed with nuts, often used as a filling in chocolate bars.
The chocolate bar had a layer of white nougat inside.
3. A similar sweet mixture used in some regional desserts and pastries.
The baker spread nougat between thin wafers.
4. A type of soft, sweet filling in candies, sometimes flavored with fruit or vanilla.
The truffle had a fruity nougat center.